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Incredible Displays of Environmental Art

Friday, November 28, 2008

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Incredible Displays of Environmental Art

Art inspired by nature never fails to reflect the wonders of the world that we seldom have the opportunity to see, or often take for granted. Environmental artists have a knack of presenting their works in natural habitats, which makes us think more about the fragility of the planet, especially when their pieces decay or change over time.

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The Secret Museum of Mankind

Thursday, October 16, 2008

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The Secret Museum of Mankind

First published in 1942 by elusive Manhattan House publications, the book is something of a mystery. Touted as 'Five Volumes in One', even though it was never available as anything but, the 1,000 page gilded book has no authors, no image credits, no copyright, no date and no index. It is purely a compilation of amazing images gathered from around the globe by nameless photographers and anthropologists.

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Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader? The Smithsonian Isn’t

Thursday, April 3, 2008

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Jeff Foxworthy has joined television legends in America by asking us all if we could pass fifth-grade science, math, social studies, and spelling. Image from Project BS on Flickr He’s embarrassed lawyers, businessmen, and Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. He must be kicking himself for not having the audacity to invite [...]

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